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A235, R277, H5020
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Rep. Pope
Document Path: l:\council\bills\ms\7222ahb16.docx
Introduced in the House on March 2, 2016
Introduced in the Senate on March 10, 2016
Passed by the General Assembly on June 2, 2016
Governor's Action: June 3, 2016, Signed
Summary: S.C. Day of Service
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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3/2/2016 House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 9)
3/2/2016 House Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial
Resolutions (House Journal-page 9)
3/8/2016 House Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial
Resolutions (House Journal-page 26)
3/9/2016 House Read second time (House Journal-page 14)
3/9/2016 House Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 14)
3/10/2016 House Read third time and sent to Senate
(House Journal-page 12)
3/10/2016 Senate Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 9)
3/10/2016 Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations
(Senate Journal-page 9)
5/31/2016 Senate Polled out of committee Invitations
(Senate Journal-page 12)
5/31/2016 Senate Committee report: Favorable Invitations
(Senate Journal-page 12)
6/1/2016 Senate Read second time (Senate Journal-page 46)
6/1/2016 Senate Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 46)
6/2/2016 Senate Read third time and enrolled (Senate Journal-page 50)
6/2/2016 Ratified R 277
6/3/2016 Signed By Governor
6/9/2016 Effective date 06/03/16
6/9/2016 Act No. 235
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
(A235, R277, H5020)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-210 SO AS TO DECLARE THE THIRD SATURDAY OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS "SOUTH CAROLINA DAY OF SERVICE" AND ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES AND LEND A HAND TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN OUR GREAT STATE.
Whereas, while 2015 was a year of unparalleled tragedies and other difficult challenges in South Carolina, the compassion, faith, and courageous endeavors of our people and communities set the Palmetto State apart, showing that in times of need we come together, neighbors helping neighbors; and
Whereas, sustained efforts to fill unmet community needs through such activities as checking on neighbors, delivering meals, removing litter and beautifying an area, mentoring a student, or repairing a building will continue to unite the citizens of our State; and
Whereas, Leadership South Carolina Class of 2016 is establishing an annual South Carolina Day of Service on the third Saturday of May to support and celebrate the spirit of the Palmetto State by encouraging our residents to give back to their communities and State in a meaningful, yet simple, way; and
Whereas, an annual South Carolina Day of Service provides a unique opportunity to volunteer as an individual, group, school, or business to create a better South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
South Carolina Day of Service designated
SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Title 53 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 53-3-210. The third Saturday in May of each year is declared to be 'South Carolina Day of Service' in South Carolina; and all South Carolinians are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand to make a positive difference in our great State."
Time effective
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 2nd day of June, 2016.
Approved the 3rd day of June, 2016.
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